Connie Nielsen in Bathing Suit is a "Dreamer"

Connie Nielsen is a Danish actress who stormed Hollywood, best known for her roles in Gladiator and Wonder Woman. She just shared a new set of stunning photos on Instagram. In them, Nielsen posed in a strapless black one piece and sunglasses with her hair curled. She captioned the post, “Dreamer.” Read on to see 5 ways Connie Nielsen stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Loves Organic Food

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Nielsen revealed some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Parade. She breaks down what she eats in a day to the publication. Nielsen revealed that she loves organic food. “For breakfast, I eat organic food with high fat content, such as whole milk yogurt, nuts, seeds, fresh fruit and a scrambled egg. I cook it in organic grape seed oil for its high omega content.”

2. She Loves Vegetables

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Nielsen tells Parade that she loves to eat vegetables each day. “For dinner, I have at least four or five different vegetables of all colors: purple, orange, green and red. I eat as many colors as possible, including carrots, broccolini, asparagus, cauliflower, kale and more. I eat them raw or steamed and then drizzled with crude virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt.”

3. She Approaches Eating In A Medicinal Way

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Nielsen revealed her approach to eating to Parade. “I believe eating is a form of medicine, a reasoned way of giving your body and mind what it needs. The same goes for how our environment is affected by the food and products we consume. How does the environment work for us? What is present in nature that ‘feeds’ our food? How do we protect the watersheds and the kids living close by fields and feed lots? These are questions I pose myself on a daily basis. I think all consumers affect their reality by what they choose to buy.”

4. She Takes Care Of Her Skin

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Nielsen has amazing skin. She revealed her skincare secrets to Parade. “It is proven that working out a minimum of three hours a week at a high level of cardio enhances your skin cells' ability to renew themselves. I also credit my running with deep cleaning my skin with sweat and salt, keeping it yummy. I do not put chemicals on my skin. Up to 60 percent of what you put on your skin is absorbed by your body. It matters, and many products contain known carcinogenic ingredients.”

5. She Does A Lot Of Training

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To prepare for her role in Wonder Woman, Nielsen did a lot of different workouts. She revealed her training process to Haute Living. “I had to do two hours of horseback riding, two hours of very strenuous weight training and conditioning, and two hours of sword fighting,” she says. “The sword fighting was amazing. It was astounding. I loved every second of it. I really love working out anyway. It’s something I really enjoy, what it does to my body and my mind. Getting this whole experience with horses as well was incredible.”